Scott Jennings, a lifelong Republican and convert to Trumpism, has become a frequent contrarian presence on CNN, particularly on the 10 p.m. program NewsNight. He frames his role as offering CNN viewers a glimpse into a line of thinking they might not otherwise get. Jennings often delivers impassioned defenses of Donald Trump despite prior periods of harsh criticism, including condemning Trump after Jan. 6 as having violated his oath and calling rioters domestic terrorists. Jennings attributes his evolution to recognizing the Republican base’s desire for vindication as Trump regained dominance in the party.
Being at CNN as somebody with a contrarian point of view, he says on the latest episode of Press Club, is exhilarating. On CNN, Jennings goes viral most frequently thanks to his appearances on CNN NewsNight , the network's 10 p.m. program hosted by Abby Phillip. Jennings calls NewsNight a true debating show and the brainchild of CNN CEO Mark Thompson.
Donald Trump violated his oath of office today. He incited the insurrection. He clearly did not learn any lessons. This is an absolute disgrace, Jennings said on CNN after Jan. 6. At the time, he called the rioters, whom Trump eventually pardoned, which Jennings eventually defended on CNN, domestic terrorists who ought to be treated like other terrorist uprisings with the full force and fury of the U.S. government.
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